FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
McDowell Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
October 2, 2026
Canvass
License #26421
3
Total Violations
3
Major
1
Corrected On Site
Inspection Summary
This school was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on October 2, 2026. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 2 (Medium), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #54
MAJOR
Violation Details
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Food Code Requirement
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Specific Requirements
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-501.111
Violation #54
MAJOR
Violation Details
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TRASH AND ORGANIC DEBRIS AND SCRAP MATERIALS (METAL, RUBBER, BASKET HOOP, CAUTION SIGNS IN ENCLOSED AREA OF OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AREA.
Why This Matters
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Food Code Requirement
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Specific Requirements
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-501.111
Violation #54
MAJOR
Violation Details
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TRASH AND ORGANIC DEBRIS AND SCRAP MATERIALS (METAL, RUBBER, BASKET HOOP, CAUTION SIGNS IN ENCLOSED AREA OF OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AREA.
Why This Matters
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Food Code Requirement
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Specific Requirements
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection